Vegan Food in Shanghai
China · Ranked #154 of 158 cities
Budget · Quiet · Refined. Excellent menu labeling.
Shanghai scores 26.3/100 on our vegan city index with 34 vegan-friendly venues out of 162 analyzed. 32 are fully vegan restaurants.
26.3
City Score
34
VF Venues
32
HQ Venues
162
Total Venues
Based on analysis of 162 venues across multiple review sources.
The Vegan Scene
Shanghai offers a mellow vegan scene with some tucked-away quiet gems for when you need a slower pace. Service is overwhelmingly warm here—staff genuinely care about the food and their guests. While comfort food dominates, 25% of the scene offers refined, chef-driven experiences for special occasions. The scene honors tradition—classic recipes done right, with respect for culinary heritage. Seek out the baozi, soup dumpling, and hot pot.
Ranked #154 of 158 cities worldwide on the Spinach vegan city index.
Strengths
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
Qing Chun By Perma
Chinese Vegan, Taiwanese
Chinese · Taiwanese · Asian
A
Dancing Dumplings 舞蔬尚饺
Vegan Dumplings, Fast Food
Chinese · Vegan · Fast Food
A
Yangege 焱格格蔬食料理火锅
Vegan Hot Pot, Mushrooms
Chinese · Hot Pot · Vegan
A
Duli
Chinese Fusion
Chinese · Fusion
A
Huì Yuán Sù Shí Fāng 慧缘素食坊 Lotus Vegan
Chinese, Mock Meat
Chinese
A
Lín Hú SùShí - The Lakeside Veggie
Chinese Vegan, Local Cuisine
Chinese
A
Ru Pure Vegan - 博华广场店
Vegan Pizza, Creative Fusion
Fusion · Chinese · Pizza · Mediterranean · Western · International
C
Su Ren - Veg Inn
Chinese Vegan
Chinese
A
Songyuelou
Chinese Noodles, Vegan-Friendly
Chinese
B
Eli Falafel - Fucheng Rd
Falafel, Vegan Salad
Middle Eastern · Lebanese · Fast Food
B
LN Fortunate Coffee
Cafe, Asian Fusion
Asian · American · Bakery · European · Vegan
A
Oatearth
Gelato, Takeout
Gelato · Sorbet
A
Ru Fuzhi
Bakery, Chinese Pastries
Chinese · Bakery · Vegan
A
Pure Vegetarian Buns - Hengda Bldg - 净素包子 (恒达大厦店)
Vegan Bao, Takeout
Chinese
A
Kindness in the Heart - 心田有仁
Bakery, Vegan Pastry
French
C
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shanghai good for vegans?
Shanghai scores 26.3/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 34 vegan-friendly venues and 32 high-quality restaurants out of 162 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Shanghai?
Shanghai has 32 fully vegan restaurants and 53 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 34 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Shanghai?
Shanghai offers a variety of cuisines with vegan options across different restaurant types.
Where should vegans eat in Shanghai?
Top-rated options for vegans in Shanghai include Qing Chun By Perma, Dancing Dumplings 舞蔬尚饺, Yangege 焱格格蔬食料理火锅. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in Shanghai?
Shanghai has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
